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How far is Atbara from Galcaio?

The distance between Galcaio (Abdullahi Yusuf Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 1176 miles / 1892 kilometers / 1022 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Galcaio (GLK) to Atbara (ATB) is 1921 miles / 3092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 21 minutes.

Abdullahi Yusuf Airport – Atbara Airport

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Distance from Galcaio to Atbara

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galcaio to Atbara. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1175.537 miles
  • 1891.844 kilometers
  • 1021.514 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1177.120 miles
  • 1894.391 kilometers
  • 1022.889 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Galcaio to Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Abdullahi Yusuf Airport to Atbara Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abdullahi Yusuf Airport (GLK) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Galcaio to Atbara generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Galcaio to Atbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abdullahi Yusuf Airport (GLK) and Atbara Airport (ATB).

Airport information

Origin Abdullahi Yusuf Airport
City: Galcaio
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: GLK
ICAO Code: HCMR
Coordinates: 6°46′50″N, 47°27′16″E
Destination Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E